Friday, January 05, 2018

Incident occurred January 05, 2018 at Logan International Airport (KBOS), Boston, Massachusetts

Authorities are investigating an incident where a United Airlines flight failed to stop and hold short of an active runway and almost crossed into the path of a landing JetBlue flight at Boston Logan International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

Friday evening, United Airlines flight 1946, was returning to the gate due to a maintenance issue. According to a Boston Logan spokesman, the Boeing 737 entered a “safety area” of the tarmac before the runway, which triggered a sensor that set off an alarm in the control tower.

As a precaution air traffic controllers told the approaching Jet Blue flight to execute a “go around” according to the airport spokesman. “The United Airlines aircraft never actually got onto the runway,” the airport spokesman said. “This was an example of the system working perfectly.”

A United Airlines spokesman said the pilot of the Boeing 737 stopped the aircraft to avoid snow on the tarmac, and the JetBlue flight’s execution of a “go around” was “completely unrelated” and “coincidental.”

A similar incident occurred last October at San Francisco International Airport when an Air Canada flight failed to respond to six separate calls from air traffic control tower to abort its landing because an aircraft was already on the ground. The FAA said they are investigating that incident as well.

Original article can be found here ➤  http://abcnews.go.com

Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N739ZE, registered to Libra Air Inc and operated by Encore Flight Academy: Fatal accident occurred May 28, 2016 in Avalon, California

Family of student pilot who vanished flying from Catalina Island sues flight school

Edmond Haronian

Edmond Haronian


The family of a Woodland Hills man who was flying a plane that vanished departing Catalina Island in May 2016 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the flight school that employed his instructor, who also was on board.

The 11-page complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Encore Flight Academy in Van Nuys is negligent for Edmond Haronian’s presumed death because Jason Glazier was known to fly recklessly and had a criminal record that should have barred him from employment.

Haronian, a 50-year-old insurance agent and father who was almost done obtaining his private pilot’s license, posted pictures on Facebook minutes before taking off from Catalina Airport on the afternoon of May 28, 2016.

Elusive search

The single-engine Cessna 172 never made it back to Van Nuys Airport. Despite an exhaustive search by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and a private helicopter hired by Haronian’s family, the wreckage was never found.

A few weeks later, Haronian’s family offered a $250,000 reward for information leading to his return.

He was since declared legally dead, according to Kevin Boyle, an attorney representing two of Haronian’s sons and a stepson. They are suing the Encore Flight Academy and Libra Air Inc., which owned the plane.

For some reason, Glazier, a 52-year-old Encino resident, has not been declared dead and is still considered missing, Boyle said.

According to the lawsuit, the plane’s transponder was not turned on before take-off, so no altitude information exists. But radar data reviewed by the National Transportation Safety Board showed the plane made it five miles north of Avalon three minutes into the flight. The track ends over open water, where an oil slick was seen, the suit states.

According to the lawsuit, Encore Flight Academy officials failed to report that Haronian and Glazier did not return from the lesson and have not cooperated with NTSB investigators.

Parham Hendifar, an attorney for Encore Flight Academy, declined to comment on the lawsuit because he has not seen it and the school has not been served.
‘Reckless’ maneuvers

Encore was aware that Glazier was known to make dangerous moves in the air, such as rolls and spirals, during flight lessons, the lawsuit states.

Additionally, the complaint alleges he had a history of arrests for crimes including homicide, attempted homicide, battery, grand theft, drinking in public and resisting arrest.

Glazier’s reckless flying and “long pattern of partaking in aggressive, violent and untrustworthy behavior” made him “unfit to safely operate the defendant plane or provide safe instruction on its use,” the lawsuit states.

The crash “could only be caused” by something Glazier controlled, the complaint alleges.

Haronian’s family is seeking damages for loss of love, affection, companionship, financial support and other losses.

Original article ➤ https://www.presstelegram.com

Edmond Haronian




The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Long Beach, California 


Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board:  https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Registered to Libra Air Inc
Operated by Encore Flight Academy

http://registry.faa.gov/N739ZE

Location: Avalon, CA
Accident Number: WPR16FAMS1
Date & Time: 05/28/2016, 1257 PDT
Registration: N739ZE
Aircraft: CESSNA 172N
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Defining Event: Unknown or undetermined
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

Analysis 

The flight instructor and student pilot departed for an instructional flight from an airport on an island en route back to their home airport on the mainland. A review of radar data indicated that the airplane took off with its transponder in the "off" position; therefore, no altitude information was available. The data indicated that, after taking off, the airplane flew north. The track ended 3 minutes later over open water about 5 miles north of the departure airport. After the airplane was reported missing, a search ensued. Although an oil slick consistent with drift models was present in this area, neither the airplane nor the occupants were found.

Four minutes before the airplane took off, the reported weather at the departure airport included 9 statute miles visibility and a broken cloud ceiling at 800 ft above ground level (agl); however, the remarks section reported that the ceiling varied between 600 and 1,000 ft agl. In addition, satellite imagery indicated that there was a thick marine layer just north of the airport. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
Undetermined because the airplane was not located. 

Findings

Not determined
Not determined - Unknown/Not determined (Cause)

Factual Information 

On May 28, 2016, about 1257 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N739ZE, is presumed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean about 5 miles north of Avalon, California. The airplane was registered to Libra Air Inc. and operated by Encore Flight Academy as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The certified flight instructor and student pilot have not been located and the airplane is missing; presumed to be destroyed. Both pilots are presumed to be fatally injured. Both instrument and visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the area, and no flight plan had been filed. The airplane departed Catalina Airport (AVX), Avalon, California about 1254 and was destined for Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Van Nuys, California.

On May 29, 2016, a concerned family member of the student pilot contacted the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) to report their family member missing. They reported that the student pilot went flying with an instructor the day prior, and they have not heard from him since. The LASD contacted Encore Flight Academy, who reported that the accident airplane was not at their facility, nor do they have record of it returning the day prior.

The NTSB attempted to contact the operator numerous times, but to no avail; nor did the operator submit a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1.

Review of radar data for the area revealed that the airplane took off from VNY and landed safely at AVX at 1209. At 1254, the airplane took off from AVX with its transponder in the off position and flew north. At 1257 the track ends over the water 5 miles north of AVX. An oil slick consistent with drift models was present in this area.

A weather study revealed that at the time of takeoff from VNY, the weather at AVX reported 4 miles visibility, mist, and an overcast ceiling of 300 feet agl. When the airplane arrived at AVX weather indicated 8 miles of visibility and an overcast ceiling of 500 feet agl. Four minutes prior to the airplane departing AVX, weather reported 9 miles of visibility and a broken ceiling at 800 feet agl, however, in the remarks section it reported the ceiling varied between 600 feet agl and 1000 feet agl. In addition, satellite imagery indicated a thick marine layer was just north of AVX, and in the vicinity of the presumed accident location.

The U.S. Coast Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and private entities conducted a search for the missing airplane along the apparent route of flight; however, no wreckage was found. The pilots and airplane remain missing. 


Jason Glazier, Flight Instructor



History of Flight

Enroute-cruise
Unknown or undetermined

Unknown
Unknown or undetermined (Defining event) 

Flight Instructor Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 53, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Sea; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/13/2014
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 50, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/24/2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N739ZE
Model/Series: 172N 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1978
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 17270930
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection:  Unknown
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2299 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320 SERIES
Registered Owner: LIBRA AIR INC
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: Encore Flight Academy
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Instrument Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: AVX, 1602 ft msl
Observation Time: 1251 PDT
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 180°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 16°C / 12°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 800 ft agl
Visibility:  9 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 6 knots, Variable
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.93 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV): 
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Avalon, CA (AVX)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Van Nuys, CA (VNY)
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: 1254 PDT
Type of Airspace: 

Airport Information

Airport: Catalina Airport (AVX)
Runway Surface Type: N/A
Airport Elevation: 1602 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Unknown
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:
VFR Approach/Landing: None 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Destroyed
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: Unknown
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: Unknown
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 33.403056, -118.409444 (est)

PZL-Bielsko SZD-51-1 Junior, G-CSFT, Coventry Gliding Club Ltd and Cessna 150L, G-CSFC, Go Fly Oxford Aircraft Rentals: Fatal accident occurred December 04, 2016 near The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth Airfield, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

'Further deaths will occur if changes aren't made after Leicestershire glider crash'

Diane Hocking is writing a report to the Civil Aviation Authority



John Armstrong, known as Chris, a former RAF group Captain who died in a crash in Husbands Bosworth


A coroner has warned that she fears there will be more air crashes if changes are not made.

Diane Hocking made the strong statement at the inquest into the death of Chris Armstrong who died in a crash near to Husbands Bosworth airfield.

There is currently no requirement for pilots to communicate with each other or have the same radios fitted.

Air traffic control in class G airspace is also not required as it is uncontrolled.

The area where the fatal crash occurred was class G.

At the inquest on Wednesday, Mrs. Hocking said: "I have to say I think we are all aghast that there is no requirement for communication between pilots, aircrafts and the ground.

"I can honestly not see how this could not happen again."

Mrs. Hocking will be writing a report to the Civil Aviation Authority calling for standardisation of these devices.

Representatives of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch told Mrs Hocking that a working group looked into the need for communication devices in aircraft.

Members of the group said that the devices should not be mandatory.

One concern for manufacturers is also the cost of the devices.

Mrs. Hocking said: "All I can say is that I fear that there will be a further death if these kinds of changes are not made.

"In my opinion further deaths will occur if this need is not asserted."

Original article ➤ http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk

Air Accidents Investigation Branch: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk






NTSB Identification: CEN17WA052A 
Accident occurred Sunday, December 04, 2016 in Husbands Bosworth, United Kingdom
Aircraft: PZL BIELSKO SZD51, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Uninjured.

NTSB Identification: CEN17WA052B
Accident occurred Sunday, December 04, 2016 in Husbands Bosworth, United Kingdom
Aircraft: CESSNA 150, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Uninjured.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.


On December 4, 2016, about 1230 coordinated universal time, a PZL Bielsko SZD-51-1 glider, G-CSFT, and a Cessna 150L airplane, G-CSFC, collided in midair near Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. The glider impacted terrain and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage and landed at a nearby airport.


The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:


Farnborough House

Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1252 510300
Fax: +44 (0)1252 376999
https://www.aaib.gov.uk 

American Airlines, Boeing 737-800, N992AN: Incident occurred January 05, 2018 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), New York

http://registry.faa.gov/N992AN




JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A flight to Mexico out of New York City's JFK Airport had to turn around and make an emergency landing after the plane experienced some sort of mechanical problem after takeoff Friday.

American Airlines Flight 2681 to Cancun took off just after 1 p.m. and encountered an engine-related issue, the FAA said.

Port Authority police said there was a report of an engine fire. The Boeing 738 landed safely at JFK at 1:20 p.m.

"The crew declared an emergency after the flight departed Kennedy Airport due to an engine-related issue," the FAA said in a statement.

The Port Authority Police union posted a photo of the plane, saying there was no evidence of a fire.

American Airlines said the plane will be checked out.

No one was hurt in the incident.

Story and photo ➤ http://abc7ny.com





An American Airlines plane bound for balmy Cancun had to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport after the crew declared an emergency due to an engine-related issue shortly after takeoff Friday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. 

No one was hurt, and flight 2681, a Boeing 738, landed safely at the Queens hub around 1:20 p.m., the FAA said.

It's not clear what happened, but airport sources tell News 4 someone thought they saw flames on one of the aircraft's wings. American Airlines said there was a mechanical issue, no flames, and the airport sources confirmed to News 4 there was no evidence of fire. 

News 4 has reached out to Port Authority.

It wasn't clear how many people were on the plane.

Story and video ➤ https://www.nbcnewyork.com

American Airlines, Boeing 737-800: Incident occurred January 05, 2018 at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC), San Jose, Santa Clara County, California

Audio:  Pilot reports seeing flames coming from American Airlines Flight 1318. 

 
An American Airlines flight from San Jose to Dallas was temporarily delayed Friday morning after a flight crew on another aircraft reported seeing flames from one of the jetliner's engines.

The Boeing 737-800 twin-engine plane was on the runway preparing to take off when a pilot on a Delta Air Lines flight lined up behind the American Airlines jet alerted air traffic controllers to a possible problem.

Pilot reports seeing flames coming fromAmerican Airlines Flight 1318.

According to airport radio traffic recordings, the Delta pilot first attempted to alert the American jet: "This is Delta right behind you. Looks like you got flame in your right engine, your No. 2 engine."

An air traffic controller repeated, "American 1318, be advised the aircraft behind you reports you have a flame coming out of one of your engines. Delta 2988 transmit to American and tell them which engine it is."

Story and audio ➤ http://beta.latimes.com

SAN JOSE (CBS SF) — An engine malfunctioned as an American Airlines flight to Dallas was on the taxiway at Mineta San Jose International Airport early Friday, forcing the 737 to return to the gate, officials said.

Flight 1318 was preparing for its scheduled 6:05 a.m. take-off and “was taxiing the runway when the engine shutdown,” said Mineta San Jose International spokeswoman Vicki Day.

American Airlines said “another aircraft reporting seeing something (from the engine)… as flight 1318 was taxiing for departure.”

Day said “there was fuel on the engine” which triggered the return to the terminal.

The aircraft was checked out by the airport, returned to the gate, and further inspected by our maintenance team. The flight took off for Dallas/Fort Worth at 7:57 a.m. PT.

The plane was returned to the gate where passengers were removed and maintenance crews examined the engine.

Meanwhile, airport crews examined the runway for any debris that may have fallen off the plane.

No injuries were reported to crew or passengers. The flight took off for Dallas/Fort Worth at 7:57 a.m.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com

Roko Aero NG4, EC-XGM: Accident occurred January 04, 2018 near La Axarquía Airport, Málaga, Spain




The pilot of a light aircraft escaped uninjured when his plane crashed into a field of avocados not far from the Axarquía airfield at the Benamocarra bridge on Thursday morning.

According to a spokesperson at the airport's control tower, the pilot, a 61-year-old Colombian national with the initials E. G. M, was trying to return to the runway after reporting mechanical problems with the plane. He was gliding at around 300 metres when the aircraft came down.

Firefighters and an ambulance were called to the scene where the man was attended to for back pain.

There has been a rise in accidents involving light aircraft using the Leoni Benabú airfield near Trapiche, just north of Vélez-Málaga in recent years, several of which have been fatal.

The last accident occurred almost exactly a year ago, on 19 January 2017, when two people were killed when their light aircraft crashed into a field of avocados near a river.

Story and photo ➤ http://www.surinenglish.com

Gulfstream Aerospace G150, OE-GKA: Fatal accident occurred January 05, 2018 at Kittilä Airport (KTT/EFKT), Finland

Owned by a private individual, currently operated by private airlines Germany GmbH and registered in Austria. 

NTSB Identification: CEN18WA066 
Nonscheduled 14 CFR Non-U.S., Commercial
Accident occurred Friday, January 05, 2018 in Kittilä, Finland
Aircraft: Gulfstream Aerospace LP Gulfstream G150, registration:
Injuries: 1 Fatal.

The foreign authority was the source of this information.

On January 5, 2018, about 1200 coordinated universal time, a Gulfstream G150 airplane, OE-GKA, was involved in a ground accident that fatally injured the pilot when he was struck by the door.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Finland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the appropriate authorities.

Safety Investigation Authority, Finland
Ratapihantie 9
FI-00520 Helsinki
Finland

Website: http://www.turvallisuustutkinta.fi



At Kittilä Airport in Lapland, a pilot was killed when the door of a Gulfstream private jet apparently crushed him as it fell.

According to investigators, the pilot and co-pilot were inspecting the exterior of the plane on Thursday around 16:00, preparing for take-off. No passengers were yet on board, but a third member of the crew was on the aircraft, with the door closed. The accident happened as they opened the door to get back on board.

“According to our special investigators, they don’t remember this happening in their whole career in Finland, it is still a bit of a mystery to us” says Sakari Lauriala from the Finnish Safety Investigation Authority OTKES.

The door fell with such force that component parts broke off, and were scattered up to ten metres away.

“The captain of the flight he died quite immediately” Lauriala tells News Now Finland.

Finnish authorities have alerted their Austrian counterparts about the accident, as the plane was registered there; as well as authorities in the USA where the plane was manufactured.

There will be a minute of silence today at Kittilä Airport at 16:00 in memory of the pilot who died.

Story and photo ➤  http://newsnowfinland.fi



Finnish authorities are investigating a bizarre incident in which a pilot was killed by a plane door which became detached from the plane. He was preparing a private jet for a flight when it happened.

The Gulfstream G150 jet, usually used for private flights arrived at the Kittila airport in northern Finland from Moscow. It was being prepared for its next flight from the popular holiday resort in the Lapland region to Yekaterinburg, Russia on Thursday.

The plane which can seat 20 passengers was empty when the captain, the second pilot and a flight attendant boarded the aircraft for pre-flight checks. At that moment, the door detached from the fuselage and hit the pilot. It came off with such force that the 50-year-old man died on the spot, while parts of the door were then found some ten meters away from the aircraft, investigators say.

Describing the fatal accident as "very exceptional," Finnish authorities say they now consider a technical failure as its main cause. They have contacted officials in Austria where the plane is registered, as well as the United States manufacturers of the aircraft.

Original article can be found here ➤ https://www.rt.com




Kittilän turmakoneen osia lensi yli 10 metrin päähän, myös perämies oli hengenvaarassa – "Tämä on hyvin erikoislaatuinen onnettomuus"

Onnettomuustutkintakeskus (Otkes) on jatkanut torstai-iltana Kittilän lentoasemalla tapahtuneen kuolemaan johtaneen onnettomuuden tutkintaa. Turmassa liikesuihkukoneen lentokapteeni kuoli koneen oven iskeydyttyä hänen päälleen. Kapteeni menehtyi elvytyksestä huolimatta. Poliisi ei epäile tapaukseen liittyvän rikosta.

Lentokoneen ovi on avautunut alas voimalla, sillä irtotavaraa- ja osia on lentänyt yli 10 metrin päähän koneesta.

–Lentokapteeni ja lentoperämies ovat tehneet lähtövalmisteluja ja koneen ulkoista tarkastusta, jonka jälkeen he ovat olleet menossa koneeseen. Siinä yhteydessä on tapahtunut oven voimallinen avautuminen, Otkesin viestintäpäällikkö Sakari Lauriala kertoo.

Myös lentoperämies on ollut hengenvaarassa.





–Tarkasta perämiehen sijainnista ei ole vielä tietoa, mutta yleisesti voi sanoa, että onnettomuuden aikana lähiympäristössä olleet henkilöt ovat olleet vaarassa, Lauriala sanoo.

Onnettomuuden tutkintaa on jatkettu perjantaina aamusta alkaen paikkatutkinnalla ja teknisellä tutkinnalla.

–Lähiaikoina tehdään kuulemisia onnettomuuden eri osallisille, kuten koneen muille jäsenille.

Onnettomuuden syy ei ole vielä selvillä.

–Yleensä onnettomuuksiin johtavat useat eri tekijät, mutta vielä on hankala sanoa tämän tapauksen syytä tai syitä. Tekninen tutkinta on tärkeässä roolissa, ja kartoittaa onko tapahtunut teknistä vikaa tai virhettä, Lauriala sanoo.

Tutkinnan yhteydessä tutkitaan myös sitä, minkälainen koulutus ja toimintakulttuuri lentoyhtiössä on ollut.

–Selvitämme, mikä on yhtiön koulutusohjeistus ja toimintapa turvallisuuden suhteen. Tarkoitus ei ole etsiä syyllisiä, vaan syitä onnettomuuteen, Lauriala mainitsee.

Helsingin Sanomien haastattelema Trafin ilmailujohtaja Pekka Henttu spekuloi yhdeksi mahdolliseksi onnettomuuden syyksi, että matkustamoon on sitä lämmittäessä muodostunut ylipaine, joka on aiheuttanut oven tempautumisen niin, että ohjaus- ja vaimennusjärjestelmät ovat pettäneet. Kittilässä oli torstaina 25 asteen pakkanen.




Turmakone on kahdeksanpaikkainen Gulfstream G 150 liikesuihkukone, jossa ovi aukeaa ylhäältä alas. Ilta-Sanomien haastatteleman ilmailuasiantuntija Hannu Nikusen mukaan koneen ovessa on hydraulivaimennus ja sähkömoottori, joka avaa oven.

Otkesin Sakari Laurialan mukaan Kittilän kuolemaan johtanut onnettomuus on erittäin harvinainen.

–Meidän erikoistutkijoilla ei ole tiedossa vastaavaa tapausta ja siinä mielessä tämä onnettomuus on hyvin erikoislaatuinen.

Story and photos ➤ https://www.lapinkansa.fi

Vans RV-4, N83SB: Accident occurred January 04, 2018 in Montrose County, Colorado

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms 


Aviation Accident Data Summary - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
 
http://registry.faa.gov/NN83SB


Location: Montrose, CO
Accident Number: CEN18LA068
Date & Time: 01/04/2018, 1600 MST
Registration: N83SB
Aircraft: BARNES STEVEN D STEVE BARNES RV 4
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of engine power (total)
Injuries:1 None 
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis

The commercial pilot departed on a local flight and began a 120-mph cruise climb. After the airplane cleared some high terrain, the pilot leaned the engine fuel-air mixture, but the engine began to operate roughly. The pilot enriched the mixture, and the engine began to operate smoothly but then lost total power. The pilot performed emergency procedures, which included an attempted engine restart. The pilot stated that he pumped the throttle twice and that the engine responded with "2 small bursts of 500-600 rpms," but then there was no additional engine power. The pilot executed a forced landing to a nearby private airfield but was unable to reach the runway, and the airplane impacted terrain and farm equipment.

A postaccident examination of the airplane fuel system revealed no anomalies. The carburetor could not be tested because it was destroyed during the accident sequence. A postaccident engine examination showed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or abnormalities. Thus, the reason(s) for the total loss of engine power could not be determined.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Findings

Not determined
Not determined - Unknown/Not determined (Cause)

Factual Information 

On January 4, 2018, about 1600 mountain standard time, a Barnes RV-4 airplane, N83SB, lost engine power and executed a forced landing near Montrose, Colorado. The commercial rated pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight departed the Clifford Field Airport (1CO4), Olathe, Colorado, about 1555.

According to the pilot, he departed 1CO4 and began a 120-mph cruise climb. After clearing some high terrain, the pilot leaned the engine mixture and the engine began to operate rough, so he began to enrich the mixture. Subsequently, the engine began to operate smoothly, and then lost total power. The pilot performed his emergency procedures which included an attempted engine restart. The pilot pumped the throttle twice, the engine responded with "2 small bursts of 500-600 rpms", and then no additional engine power. The pilot executed a forced landing to a nearby private airfield; however, was unable to make the runway, and the airplane impacted terrain and farm equipment.

Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector and the pilot revealed the fuel system and fuel lines were clear of contaminants and no issues were noted. The engine carburetor was destroyed during the accident sequence. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the airframe or engine.

History of Flight

Enroute-climb to cruise
Loss of engine power (total) (Defining event)

Emergency descent
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 45, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 5-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 11/17/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/06/2016
Flight Time:  8688 hours (Total, all aircraft), 49 hours (Total, this make and model), 8563 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 23 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 17 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: BARNES STEVEN D
Registration: N83SB
Model/Series: STEVE BARNES RV 4 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Amateur Built: Yes
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 1171
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 01/26/2017, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 1795.3 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-B3B
Registered Owner: FELIX DAVID S
Rated Power: 160 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: MTJ, 5758 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 9 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1553 MST
Direction from Accident Site: 270°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 290°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.25 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 6°C / -16°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Precipitation
Departure Point: Olathe, CO (1CO4)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Olathe, CO (1CO4)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1555 MST
Type of Airspace: Class G 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 38.505556, -107.729444

About 4:02 p.m. Thursday a single-engine plane had a hard landing in a pasture in the Bostwick Park area.

The pilot (solo-occupant) walked away with very minor injuries, according to Montrose County Media Relations Manager Katie Yergensen.

The National Transportation and Safety Board has been contacted to conduct the investigation.

Yergensen thanked the individuals who alerted Montrose Regional Dispatch Center for a prompt response.

Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.montrosepress.com

Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N81EF, Aerosim Academy Inc: Incident occurred January 03, 2018 at Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB), Orange County, Florida

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

Aircraft landed and left main gear collapsed.

Aerosim Academy Inc:  http://registry.faa.gov/N81EF

Date: 03-JAN-18
Time: 23:45:00Z
Regis#: N81EF
Aircraft Make: PIPER
Aircraft Model: PA 44 180
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: UNKNOWN
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: ORLANDO
State: FLORIDA